cut off
The phrase "cut off" has versatile meanings, often implying separation, interruption, or termination.
Definition
B2General
To interrupt or stop the flow or continuation of something abruptly.
Example
- The phone call was cut off unexpectedly.
B1Physical Actions
To remove or detach by cutting.
Example
- She cut off a piece of the rope.
B2Social
To isolate or separate someone from others.
Example
- He cut himself off from his friends after the argument.
C1Legal/Financial
To disinherit or exclude someone from a will or inheritance.
Example
- She was cut off without a penny by her father.
B2Utilities
To stop providing or supplying something, such as electricity or water.
Example
- The company cut off the water supply due to unpaid bills.
B2Driving
(regional, US, Canada)To swerve in front of another car while driving.
Example
- The driver cut me off on the highway.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut off":
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